Reducing the Odor from Sewers – City of Barcelona, Spain

Context

− 1.6 million people are living in Barcelona
− The city is placed in Northern Spain – with a surface area of 102,2 km2
− Barcelona has initiated many smart city projects such as Zero Emissions Mobility, Open Data portal
− It is divided into 10 administrative districts, each one with its own district council, which allows a decentralised, local administration, closer to the residents
− The Open Data project has 281 available resources and working to bring in many more
− In order to improve lives of citizens, the city is working to integrate urban planning, ecology, and information technology

Description of the challenge

− The challenge of reducing the odor from sewers, which has become an increasing problem for citizens.
− Bad odors generate citizens’ complaints and may have different origins: solid waste, emissions, sewers, etc. In the last few years citizen’s sensibility to this problem has increased, especially in the case of sewer smell.
− The solution should be a general approach that public managers can use and they are looking for sensor technologies and self-cleaning drain

Constraint(s)

IMPORTANT – Please submit your solution in English.

This challenge is presented as part of the International Cleantech Network Summit (Copenhagen, May 20-23). The ICN Summit is an innovative platform that gathers important cities, companies and experts across sectors to discuss how cities drive green growth, and to create integrated and smart solutions.

Écotech Québec offers two options:
- Submit your solution on this website, and we will make sure to hand it in to the representatives of the city of Barcelona. You may also submit additional documentation.
- Present your solution directly to the city of Barcelona during the ICN Summit in Copenhagen. Registration for the event is free. More information here: https://www.etouches.com/ehome/icnsummit2014/welcome/

Estimated duration of the project:To be determined